Enrollment
555
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Arlington, OH
Windermere Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Windermere Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390449301868
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windermere Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Upper Arlington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Windermere Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windermere Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Upper Arlington, OH.
School address
District: Upper Arlington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449301868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windermere Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windermere Elementary School
Windermere Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Upper Arlington, Ohio, enrolling 555 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Ohio schools and 60% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.3% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #201.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 555 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Upper Arlington City spends $17,718 per pupil, 21% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Upper Arlington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students): Windermere Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.2:1 vs 18.6:1).
Upper Arlington City also operates Upper Arlington High School (1,908 students) and Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students) alongside Windermere Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Windermere Elementary School compares
Windermere Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.2:1 | ▲ 60% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 93% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 96% in Ohio - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,718
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Windermere Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Arlington City, which includes Windermere Elementary School.
$17,718
Per student
+21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.9%
State 10.3%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Windermere Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrington Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jones Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tremont Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windermere Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Upper Arlington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Barrington Road Elementary School
Standard public school
800 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Tremont Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Greensview Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Wickliffe Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 20:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~555 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Windermere Elementary School
How many students attend Windermere Elementary School?
Windermere Elementary School has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Arlington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windermere Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windermere Elementary School is 29.2:1, which is 60% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windermere Elementary School?
2.3% of students at Windermere Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windermere Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Windermere Elementary School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Upper Arlington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windermere Elementary School?
Windermere Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Windermere Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Upper Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Windermere Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Upper Arlington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Upper Arlington on the city page.
Is Windermere Elementary School a good school?
Windermere Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Upper Arlington City?
Besides Windermere Elementary School, Upper Arlington City also operates Upper Arlington High School (1,908 students), Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students), and Hastings Middle School (753 students). See the Upper Arlington City district page for the complete list.
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